Bluebook SAT Test Percentages Ratios and Proportions 2

Question 1

On a map, 1 inch represents 50 miles. If two cities are 3.5 inches apart on the map, what is the actual distance?

Accepted Answer

175 miles

Answer

125 miles

Answer

150 miles

Answer

200 miles

Question 2

A student scored 45 out of 60 on a test. What percentage did the student score?

Accepted Answer

75%

Answer

65%

Answer

70%

Answer

80%

Question 3

The ratio of red to blue marbles is 4:7. There are 77 marbles total. How many are red?

Accepted Answer

28

Answer

22

Answer

33

Answer

44

Question 4

After a 20% increase, a salary becomes $48,000. What was the original salary?

Accepted Answer

$40,000

Answer

$36,000

Answer

$38,400

Answer

$42,000

Question 5

If x:y = 5:8 and y = 40, what is x?

Accepted Answer

25

Answer

20

Answer

30

Answer

32

Question 6

A store charges a 8% sales tax. If an item costs $25, what is the total price with tax?

Accepted Answer

$27.00

Answer

$25.80

Answer

$26.00

Answer

$28.00

Question 7

A machine produces 120 items in 4 hours. At this rate, how many items does it produce in 9 hours?

Accepted Answer

270

Answer

240

Answer

300

Answer

360

Question 8

What number is 60% of 150?

Accepted Answer

90

Answer

80

Answer

85

Answer

95